Punjab Bar Council issues notices to lawyers in Saqib Chadhar-Momina Iqbal case

The controversy involving Punjab Assembly member Saqib Chadhar and actress Momina Iqbal has reached the Punjab Bar Council, which has initiated proceedings against the lawyers representing the two parties.

According to officials, the Punjab Bar Council has issued notices to advocates Mian Ali Ashfaq and Rimsha Iqbal and directed them to appear before the council on Wednesday along with their written replies.

The action was taken by the disciplinary wing of the Punjab Bar Council, which has become actively involved in the matter following developments related to the case.

Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee, Abbas Ali Chadhar, issued summons notices to both lawyers, requiring them to explain their position before the committee.

The Punjab Bar Council is expected to hear the matter after receiving responses from the advocates during the scheduled appearance.

No further details regarding the allegations or the nature of the disciplinary proceedings were immediately available.